Bhubaneswar, Nov 1: Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan welcomed the idea of one nation one election on Friday, saying that there are "welcome steps" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
"Former President had submitted the report on One Nation One Election, and lots of speculation is going on. But for One Nation One Election, the money saved, and economic development should be proper. Development process also will smoothly run. It is welcome steps," he said.
Earlier on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after paying tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary had said that his government is working towards achieving simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and State assemblies.
We are now working towards One Nation One Election, which will strengthen India's democracy, give optimum outcome of India's resources and the country will gain new momentum in achieving the dream of a developed India. Today, India is moving towards One Nation One Civil Code that is a Secular Civil Code," he said.
Former President of India Ramnath Kovind had led a high-level committee on the issue and submitted a report in favour of holding simultaneous elections in the country.
